The novel

‘She was beautiful, almost inhumanly so, as if she were drawn by hand. I felt like I could look but not touch, that I’d be forced to pay if I broke her.’

Steve Hollis despises what he has become, the existence he has settled for.

He is leading the wrong life and dreaming of missed opportunities, following a shocking act of revenge he cannot forget.

One man can put him back on the right path; a girl will lead him further astray.

But when tragedy strikes and danger slips quietly out of the shadows, loyalties reach breaking point. A boy goes missing and the streets refuse to give up any answers, leaving Hollis with one question of his own…

Is there a way back?

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“An absorbing and affecting story.” Martin Ouvry

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“A great read … real tension.” Amazon review

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“Original, with a very surprising twist, Powning’s debut novel is a beautifully written story of frustration, longing, resentment and facing your fears. I adored this book.”Melody David, Shakespeare and Company bookstore, Paris

“A wonderfully insightful and thought-provoking read into how relationships can change you … You’re in for a treat.”Pen and Paper (****)

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“I truly love the way the novel is written. It got me hooked from the very first sentence.” Goodreads review (****)

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“The storyline has been cleverly constructed, with a great ending, but just as impressive is the writing itself. It’s humorous at times, thought-provoking at others, and there’s a confidence to the way the author expresses himself that makes the characters very real. He can really write. I flew through the last 100 pages.” Amazon review (****)